Closing, or settlement, costs are expenses over and above the price of the property. Both the buyer and seller incur some of these expenses when transferring ownership of a property. Who actually pays, however, often depends on local custom and what the buyer or seller negotiates. Closing costs normally include title insurance, loan points, escrow…
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Is there anything I should know about Settlement day?
Yes. The following to-do list can help save you a few headaches and keep the closing on track: Keep extra money in your account. Something unexpected can pop up during the closing that will require more money out of your pocket. By Florida Law Lenders must provide Buyers with closing costs. Buyer will need to…
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Is it possible to save on closing costs?
Certainly, once you get past the sticker shock. Closing costs are expensive. They can average between 3 to 5 percent of the total home purchase price. But here are a few ways to save: Haggle with the seller. He may pay all or part of the closing costs based upon type of mortgage buyer selects.…
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